Zildjian 21 inch K Custom Organic Ride Cymbal

21" Cast Bronze Ride Cymbal with Wire-brushed Finish (Top) and Brilliant Finish (Bottom)

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Q: What kind of sound can I expect from the Zildjian 21 inch K Custom Organic Ride Cymbal?

The Zildjian 21 inch K Custom Organic Ride delivers a unique, medium-dark sound with a mid-pitch and medium sustain. Its medium-thin weight provides a responsive feel, while the large bell offers clear, articulate pings. Designed for an "organic" feel, it blends well in various musical settings, offering a loud volume with a balanced attack that cuts through without being overpowering.

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Q: Who is the K Custom Organic Ride Cymbal designed for?

This ride cymbal is ideal for drummers seeking a versatile, expressive cymbal that can adapt to many genres, from jazz and fusion to rock and pop. Its "organic" character and balanced attack make it suitable for players who appreciate nuanced stick definition and a rich wash. Both experienced drummers and those looking to upgrade will find its unique voice inspiring.

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Q: How does the medium-thin weight and large bell affect the cymbal's performance?

The medium-thin weight of the K Custom Organic Ride contributes to its quick response and allows for a beautiful, controlled wash when crashed. Despite its wash, it maintains excellent stick definition, making it versatile for various dynamics. The large bell provides a clear, powerful, and articulate ping, ensuring your bell patterns cut through the mix effectively.

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Organic Ride

Zildjian's 21" K Custom Organic Ride was designed in conjunction with drummer/educator Pat Petrillo. The Organic Ride has a unique wire-brushed finish on top, and delivers a slightly raw sound, while maintaining crisp articulation. The bottom of the cymbal has a brilliant finish that opens up the overall sound, which is complemented by a crystal-clear bell. The Organic Ride's medium-thin weight also delivers a lush crash sound, giving you added versatility. Sweetwater drummers are captivated by the sonic potential of the Zildjian K Custom Organic Ride. We're confident you will be, too.

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Tech Specs

Type: Ride
Size: 21"
Weight: Medium Thin
Finish: Natural
Material: B20, Cast Bronze
Volume: Loud
Sound: Medium Dark
Sustain: Medium
Pitch: Mid
Bell Size: Large
Balance: Attack
Manufacturer Part Number: K0971

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I got to play one of these in my community college big band, and I REALLY liked it. It never occurred to me that I could buy myself one. Fast forward a year or so, and I'm playing in a prog jazz band, and the leader provides me with a bunch of recordings for reference, and there is a cymbal that figures prominently in his music. It sounds just like that "K" up at the college! I searched far and wide for a cymbal that sounded like those recordings, and I checked everywhere and everyone- and finally decided that this "K" was the one. I am NOT disappointed. It is perfect. I LOVE the sound of this cymbal, kinda dark, a little trashy, kinda dry. I don't know why it is characterized as "loud"... it isn't particularly loud, and the volume and wash are very easily modulated. Mine made its debut at a rock club gig last weekend, and it was perfect. Very easy to control. Good articulation. Not too much wash. A very pleasant trashiness. Just the right amount of brightness peeking through the darkness. Very balanced. I recommend it 100%.

Got exactly what I was looking for with this cymbal. I've used it in jazz, gospel, and rock settings and it fits perfectly with my other cymbals (14in K Hi-hats, 18in Bosphorus antique medium crash, and K Constantinople Crash/Ride). The bell size and timbre are my favorite since I do a lot of bell patterns. It also just has a great distinct look to it.

I was looking for a ride for lower-volume, small-group jazz and blues. This one stood out from several that I tried in your store. I've found it blends well with other cymbals in my kit for this application, and proves to do to just exactly what I wanted it to do! It's on the dry side, so doesn't have wash that carries out very far. In spite of it's size I'd say it's not real loud or aggressive. Just nice and smooth in the mix. Wonderful!

First thing: Jed Elliot is the man. Jed has been advising me since 2016 and he has never let me down. The Zildjian 21 inch K Custom Organic Ride is not too harsh, has just the right amount of ping and suits my Blues music style perfectly (again, to my ears). And, it looks great. Thanks to Jed and Sweetwater.

I had previously purchased a boxed set of zildjian. A cymbols which I was pleased with except the sweet ride has to much sustain for my taste when playing as a constant ride. This cymbol has the sound I was looking for. I gave it a 4.5 due to the price not the performance

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I've owned several prototypes of the Zildjian K Custom Organic Ride cymbal and have seen it being developed from its infancy to perfection over the last several years. It is truly an amazingly versitile cymbal combining clear definition, crashablity, and a crisp and pronounced bell. The K Custom Organic is truly a workhorse that would fit into any style of play. Playing as much as I do, I can always count on this as my go-to ride!

Ask any drummer at Sweetwater, and chances are, we'll tell you that Zildjian represents the gold - or rather bronze - standard in cymbal making. Seriously, Avedis Zildjian may have been trying to make gold, but he did even better when he formulated what's arguably the best cymbal material on the planet. We've played virtually every type of Zildjian cymbal out there, and you won't find anyone at Sweetwater who wouldn't happily recommend their instruments to you, plus their sticks and other accessories are also pretty sweet. Whether you're grabbing your first S or Planet Z pack or have saved up for the A or K series cymbals you've always wanted, Sweetwater is your source for all things Zildjian.

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